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The Amphibian Research Centre

About the Amphibian Research Centre

The
ARC was established as a centre dedicated to research and conservation
of
Australia's unique frogs. The ARC is self funding and provides for its valuable
work through sales and sponsorships.

We supply pet frogs and tadpoles
bred
at the ARC, as well as enclosures, food, information, materials, and
resources that are needed by those wanting to keep pet frogs. We also stock
frog
books,
tapes, posters, and other frog-related items. Our school visits and
the supply of tadpoles for classrooms assist our work at the same time as
educating
and encouraging responsible attitudes towards wildlife. The Centre is
also
involved in efforts to breed and preserve a number of Australia's
most endangered
frogs, and is a base for the operations of the Victorian Frog Group.

Education

With the move to the vastly bigger and better Amphibian Research Centre in
Werribee, a "school visit" can now mean a visit by your school
to the ARC rather than the other way around. Have a look at the educational
tours section for full details.

Our tadpole kits allow you to turn your classroom your very own amphibian
research centre. These kits are available on their own or as an extension
of some of the educational tours operated by the ARC.

Pet frogs and tadpoles

About 20 species of common frogs are bred at the ARC for sale as pets,
either as tadpoles or as frogs. Availability is seasonal and at any time
there are usually about 8-10 species available. A comprehensive range
of
care and housing information is available for each species bred at the ARC
with your purchase. Further details are available in the keeping frogs and care
sheets sections.

Frog food

The ARC operates an online and mail-order insect service to allow trouble
free access to essential frog food. No need to drive miles to a pet store
or spend hours chasing bugs in the garden. A range of different insects,
supplements, and advice are also available to ensure your frog receives the
most appropriate diet.

You can order and pay for your insects via the internet at The
ARCade, the frogs.org.au online store.

Enclosures

Who better to design and build your frog enclosure than Australia's leading
experts on frog housing? Enclosures created by our staff are exhibited in
zoos, museums, and lounge rooms all over Victoria. From advice and design
to modification of your old fish tank or construction of purpose-built frog
homes, our expertise is second to none.